Truck fire on Thruway near Verona causes traffic problems

Verona, NY -- A truck fire this afternoon in the westbound lanes of the New York State Thruway has caused traffic delays, the state police report.

The fire was reported about 12:45 p.m. about four miles east of the Verona exit from the highway. The truck cab caught fire and burned, but the trailer did not catch fire, troopers said. The trailer was empty at the time of the fire and the driver was unharmed, troopers said.

The highway was shut down in the westbound lanes while firefighters fought the fire, causing a backup several miles long. The lanes are expected to be reopened soon.